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Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S4

Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands about $26,004 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Verdi MotorAspen S4Winner
Price range$24,200dealer-quoted MSRP$8,995dealer price
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)40 mi†340 mi†4
Battery typelead-acid†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†4
System voltage48 V†351.7 V†4
Seats6✓†34†2
Length150 in†3118 in†2
Width55.6 in†353 in†2
Height81 in†380 in†2
Curb weight1,620 lb†3—
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Motor power (hp)17 hp†3—
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†34-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size7 in†311 in✓†2
Warranty5 yr✓†32 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†7
Ground clearance—7.8 in†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~43 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

†1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: elevategolfcarts.golfcartinventory.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $15,205 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$8,995 vs $24,200

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $26,004 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$24,200.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,502.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$26,004

est. $416.86/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 20, 2026$8,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$589.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$9,887

est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Aspen S4 cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $26,004 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.